A patient receives physical therapy in a clinic.

Our Approach

When you’re working hard to recover from an illness or injury, you want access to rehabilitation services close to home. At the Outpatient Rehabilitation clinic located within Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, our specialists work with your doctor to find therapies that help improve activities of daily living.

Our main goal is to support your journey towards a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Conditions We Treat

Our team of licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists treat a wide range of conditions, from mobility and gait concerns to regaining strength after surgery.

Some of these conditions include:

Personalized Therapy Programs

Explore the specialized therapy programs we offer to help support your mobility, strength, speech and overall well-being.

Our cardiac rehabilitation program at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center gives cardiac patients the opportunity to participate in an outpatient program that includes medical supervision, evaluation and instruction in physical activity education.

We collaborate with the cardiologists at the Providence Heart Institute to provide support to patients trying to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Cardiac rehab can be highly beneficial for patients who have experienced any of the following diagnoses:

  • Angina symptoms
  • Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Heart transplantation
  • Open heart surgery such as coronary bypass or valve surgery

The benefits of participating in a cardiac rehab program include:

  • Controlling heart disease symptoms
  • Decreased heart attack risk
  • Improved overall sense of wellbeing
  • Increased stamina and strength
  • Longer life expectancy

Every step of your recovery journey matters. That’s why our physical therapists combine skilled care and the latest science-backed techniques to help you reach your movement and recovery goals. We offer techniques and services such as:

  • Comprehensive musculoskeletal program
  • Dry needling to treat musculoskeletal pain
  • Gait and balance training program
  • Kinesio taping to stabilize and support targeted joints and muscles
  • Manual therapy
  • Post-operative rehab care
  • Wound care

Our speech therapists work with patients of any age, from infants to older adults. We can help you improve your ability to understand speech, overcome swallowing issues or speak and communicate more clearly. We specialize in services such as:

  • Fluency shaping techniques
  • Modified barium swallow study
  • Pediatric therapies:
    • Feeding
    • Language
    • Speech
    • Voice
  • Phonation exercises
  • Social communication exercises

Frequently Asked Questions

Outpatient Rehabilitation is on the first floor of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, located at 6 13th Ave East.

Yes, you do need a referral before scheduling an appointment with us.

You can ask your doctor to send us an order for occupational therapy, physical therapy and/or speech therapy evaluation and treatment.

We’ll contact you to schedule your first appointment.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to fill out the necessary paperwork.

Your initial visit will last between 45-60 minutes. We’ll discuss your medical history, any specific concerns or impairments and the functional goals for therapy.

Please bring the following to each appointment:

  • Your photo ID and insurance card
  • Co-payment, if required by your insurance plan
  • For occupational and physical therapy appointments: Comfortable clothing you can easily move in

We accept many health insurance plans and bill most insurance plans directly. Since coverage can vary, it’s best to confirm with your insurance provider directly before you schedule an appointment, so you aren’t surprised by unexpected charges.

Please bring your insurance card to all appointments. 

Our office doesn’t offer sports medicine services; however, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center does have a Sports Medicine department in the same building. They offer many services and programs related to concussion management, sports injuries and return-to-play assessments.